A Comprehensive Analysis of Male Health Issues: Sexual Dysfunction

Male Sexual Dysfunction

Not everyone can enjoy the pleasures of sex. The following conditions can hinder this experience.

A change in one or more stages of the entire process of male sexual activity, including libido, penile erection, orgasm, and ejaculation, that affects normal sexual intercourse, is called male sexual dysfunction.

Erectile Dysfunction (ED)

Premature Ejaculation

Anejaculation

Retrograde Ejaculation

Nocturnal Ejaculation

What is Erectile Dysfunction?

Erectile dysfunction, commonly known as "impotence," or ED for short, refers to the inability to achieve or maintain a satisfactory erection for sexual intercourse despite having sexual desire. It often manifests as decreased erectile function, difficulty achieving or maintaining an erection, and difficulty with penetration.

Erectile dysfunction is a common condition. A reputable survey shows that the incidence of erectile dysfunction in men aged 40-70 is 52%. Therefore, erectile dysfunction (ED) is a common disease among most middle-aged and elderly men. Like diabetes and hypertension, it is a common and real condition.

Causes of Erectile Dysfunction

Physical Illnesses: Physical illnesses can prevent sufficient blood flow to the penis, such as hypertension, high cholesterol, arteriosclerosis, diabetes, depression, and endocrine disorders.

Trauma: Trauma can cause nerve damage or obstruction of the connection between the nervous system and the penis, such as spinal cord injury and multiple sclerosis.

Medications: Taking certain medications that may cause erectile dysfunction, such as diuretics, medications for hypertension, diabetes, and cancer, antidepressants, antiepileptics, and sedatives.

Mental State: Anxiety and stress, etc.

In most patients, psychological and physiological factors may coexist.

Diagnosis of Erectile Dysfunction

Currently, international authoritative institutions have summarized a simple and effective diagnostic method for erectile dysfunction through years of research. Patients can preliminarily diagnose whether they have erectile dysfunction by filling out a simple questionnaire—the ED Self-Assessment Form. Treatment of Erectile Dysfunction

(1) Chemical Prosthesis (Self-Injection) Therapy

This method, also known as intracavernosal injection of vasoactive drugs, involves injecting vasoactive drugs into the corpora cavernosa to cause the penis to become engorged, swollen, and hardened, thus achieving an erection. It can be administered by a doctor, or patients can learn how to inject themselves.

(2) Negative Compression Device Therapy

This involves using a non-invasive erectile dysfunction device—an external vacuum suction device—to generate and maintain an erection, similar to cupping. Common types include erectile dysfunction aids, erectile dysfunction and premature ejaculation treatment devices, and couples' pleasure devices; special types are called multi-functional male treatment devices.

(3) Penile Prosthesis Implantation Therapy

Similar to breast augmentation, a prosthesis is implanted into the penis that does not significantly irritate human tissue, does not deteriorate with long-term use, and allows for erection and sexual intercourse after surgery. Prostheses include:

Semi-rigid sponge-like silicone prostheses

Intumescent silicone prostheses

Flexible silicone rubber-silver prostheses

(4) Vascular surgery

ED caused by vascular lesions can be treated surgically to improve insufficient penile blood supply.

(5) Oral Viagra

Viagra® (English: VIAGRA®, generic chemical name: sildenafil citrate tablets) is an oral medication developed by Pfizer Inc. for the treatment of erectile dysfunction. It is currently one of the most effective and convenient oral medications for treating erectile dysfunction. Viagra is a prescription drug and should be purchased from a regular hospital. Any products sold outside of hospitals are counterfeit or substandard.

Viagra is effective for mild, moderate, and severe ED. The recommended dose for most patients is 50 mg, taken any time between 0.5 and 4 hours before sexual activity, or 1 hour before sexual activity. Avoid high-fat diets; it is best taken on an empty stomach. After taking Viagra, both partners need to engage in sexual stimulation, such as caressing, to conduct a natural sexual intercourse and achieve satisfactory results.